Labor Day – last big RV camping spree of summer
byLabor Day honors labor’s strengths and contributions to the United States economy. It also unofficially marks the end of family summer camping weekends. Wherever…
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Synchronous fireflies are magical
bySynchronous fireflies happenings are at the top of our Bucket List “Follow the Fireflies” RV trip. We were each born in prime lightning bug territory…
Sherando Lake Campground dubbed ‘Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains’
byIt seems we have missed the autumn hues this year. Maybe it was the extended warm weather, or the lack of rain, or our…
Up the scenic Lochsa River, over Lolo Pass into Montana
byPeople travel from around the world to drive Idaho’s unbelievably breathtaking Hwy 12 between Kooskia and Lolo Pass along the Lochsa River. Lucky for…
Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips
byThere is still more than a month before school bells ring. And, according to AAA, 53 percent of all the families vacationing plan to…
Three favorite print directories for camping on national public lands
byWe favor national public land campgrounds because we love rustic settings and we have the America the Beautiful Senior Pass. With the pass, we…
Don Wright’s ‘Free and Low Cost Campgrounds’ Updated
byThis free campgrounds guide is always within arm’s reach for quick and frequent reference. I can’t tell you how much money this book has…
Active millennial RVers Shea and Erin Laughlin, #2: Aktiv’s sleek, efficient interior design
byRVing Millennials Shea and Erin Laughlin of Minnesota, live full-time in their 2017 Hymer Aktiv 1.0. “As with any house, the Hymer Aktiv has…
Fiberglass camper owners Don and Mary Burg
byIt doesn’t take much to start a conversation at a dump station, especially when your neighbor is a fellow fiberglass truck camper owner. A…
RV Snowbirds go for sunsets, free activities in Tucson
byIn addition to the magnificent sunsets and abundant natural beauty surrounding Tucson, Arizona, there are numerous free and low-cost activities that entice tens of…